Windows IoT Core Downloads

Windows IoT Core

These are the core OS images that power the Windows IoT platform. Windows 10 IoT Core is the smallest version of the Windows 10 editions that leverages the Windows 10 common core architecture. These editions enable building low-cost devices with fewer resources. Development for Windows 10 IoT Core leverages the Universal Windows Platform. Learn more about Windows 10 IoT Core here.

Windows 10 IoT Core Downloads

In the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), only security and reliability updates are offered to devices to keep them stable and secure for long periods of time. Devices are never updated to the next available feature update, enabling them to stay on the same release for up to 10 years. A subscription to Windows 10 IoT Core Services is required for devices running the Long-Term servicing channel. For details on how to purchase and use Windows 10 IoT Core Services, see http://aka.ms/iotcoreservices.

In the Semi-Annual Servicing Channel (SAC), feature updates are available as soon as Microsoft releases them, typically every 6 months. Each feature update release will be supported and offered quality updates for 18 months from the time of its release. A subscription to Windows 10 IoT Core Services can be used, but is not required, for devices running the Semi-Annual servicing channel.